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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 555.89 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 555.89 and 225.88 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 555.89 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/555.89 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 555.89 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 125,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,563.61/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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